E-Book Design for Problem-Based Learning to Stimulate Creative Thinking Ability

Abstract

Creative thinking is a crucial skill for students amidst the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Students adept at creative thinking often find problem-solving more manageable. However, efforts to enhance students' creative thinking abilities remain suboptimal, partly due to limited teaching materials. This study aims to address this gap by analyzing the necessity for, designing, and developing an e-book tailored to problem-based learning to foster creative thinking skills. Following the ADDIE model, the research engages teachers and 8th-grade Junior High School students as participants. Data collection involves observations and interviews, followed by data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings include an assessment of e-book requirements and design aligned with problem-based learning to stimulate creative thinking. This study offers a roadmap for mathematics teachers to develop e-books that not only enhance students' understanding of mathematics but also nurture their creative thinking skills. The novelty lies in the integration of creative thinking skills within the e-book, coupled with its alignment to the problem-based learning approach.